5) Payments Accepted: Cash / Check / Credit Card / PayPal (preferred method to pay)
 
6)  Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
 
7) Refund Policy: 
If absences occur, students may make-up the class of the same level virtually or in person (upon
request). There are no refunds or credits.

8) Chargeback / Return Check Fee - $25.00:
A chargeback fee will be assessed if an authorized payment is processed through PayPal and then flagged as fraudulent by the customer or a check is returned by the bank.

9) Makeup Policy:
If you miss your regular class, you may make-up the class of the same level  (upon request) in the session in which you are registered. Makeups will not be carried over.

10) Withdrawal from Classes:
If you are unable to continue classes, you must notify NJBS within 7 days of your withdrawal by email or mail. If we don't receive a written notice of withdrawal, you will be responsible for full tuition.
 
11) Pointe Class Policy: 
Children and Teens are required to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week with NJBS to study pointe. The minimum age to take pointe is 11.

 

12) 24-hour Rule:

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a) 24-hour Rule: Should a parent/student feel the need to reach out regarding an artistic decision such as casting, placement, audition results, etc., parents must wait 24 hours from the moment the issue arises before writing a polite email to the School's Administrator, Toni Auriemma . Your message will be relayed to the Artistic staff and a response will follow. If you reach out in writing, over the phone, or in person during the initial 24-hour period, your message will not be taken. We are imposing this 24-hour rule to give everyone time to absorb information and think through the next steps before diving in and seeking clarification. It is a rule that is successful with other institutions and we are asking all our families to respect it moving forward.

 

b) If a parent/student needs to address something, following the 24-hour rule, please contact Toni Auriemma and your question/concern will be addressed. DO NOT engage the faculty with regard to placement, casting, audition results, etc. These matters are to be addressed by the directors only.

 

13) Responding to NJBS Communications:

 

If NJB School sends something out that requires you to respond, please respond. If you are required to read, sign and return something, like the School's Student Handbook, then please do so in a timely manner. Anything NJB School requires of you is important, so we respectfully ask you to treat it as such. 

 

14) Tuition & Balances:

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​a) NJB School understands sometimes there are circumstances that arise that impact a family’s financial situation. Under these circumstances, communication is key. Please contact Toni Auriemma so the School can work with you to hopefully help your child continue their training.

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b) If you are passed due on any bills, NJB School will be instituting a warning system,under which you will be given ample time to respond. The warnings will be in writing and they will be very clear. If you do not respond, the student in question will not be allowed to take classes until the issue is resolved.

15) Assumption of Risk, Liability Waiver and Indemnification

 

I understand and agree that participation in any class, lesson, workshop, rehearsal, performance or other activity conducted by New Jersey Ballet Company, Inc. or NJ School of Ballet, LLC (together, New Jersey Ballet) poses the possibility of injury, loss, damage or death.  I agree, therefore, to assume, all risks and responsibility for any such injury, loss, damage or death which might occur to me (or my child) by reason of any New Jersey Ballet class, lesson, workshop, rehearsal, performance or other activity.  I also agree to waive, release and discharge New Jersey Ballet, its members, officers, directors, agents, volunteers, assistants, employees, guest artists and faculty members from any and all losses, damages, liability, claims, demands or causes of action of any kind that may arise out of my (or my child’s) participation in any classes, lessons, workshops, rehearsals, performances or other activities conducted by New Jersey Ballet.  I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless New Jersey Ballet, its members, officers, directors, agents, volunteers, assistants, employees, guest artists and faculty members from any and all losses, damages, liability, claims, demands or causes of action of any kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that may arise out of my (or my child’s) participation in any New Jersey Ballet class, lesson, workshop, rehearsal, performance or other activity.  If I am signing this assumption of risk, liability waiver and indemnification on behalf of my child, I represent that I am authorized to do so and acknowledge that my child shall be bound by the assumption of risk, liability waiver and indemnification provisions contained herein.  The assumption of risk, liability waiver and indemnification provisions contained herein shall also apply to my (or my child’s) heirs, successors and assigns.

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